Caption

Censer with cover, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century, China. Ritual/ceremonial vessel censer, height 18.5 cm, width 11.2 cm. Decoration/iconography: lions, Immortals, fo, lingzhi; Taoist associations. Materials and style: Chinese art, Qing style., A dark metallic tripod vessel with a rounded body and a removable domed lid topped by a sculpted animal figure, all in shades of dark brown and black with subtle worn highlights; the body rests on three short legs and is decorated in low relief with carved human figures, stylized clouds, and organic forms; the lid features pierced details and a curled tail on the animal finial; the surface shows areas of patina and lighter brown wear against an overall matte dark finish, set against a plain light gray background with a soft reflection beneath the object.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A26_184

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.1Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Censer cover Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century China Ritual ceremonial vessel censer height 18.5 cm width 11.2 cm Decoration iconography lions Immortals fo lingzhi Taoist associations Materials style Chinese art Qing style dark metallic tripod vessel rounded body removable domed lid topped sculpted animal figure shades dark brown black subtle worn highlights body rests three short legs decorated low relief carved human figures stylized clouds organic forms lid features pierced details curled tail animal finial surface areas patina lighter brown wear matte dark finish set plain light gray background soft reflection beneath object.